Packaging Procurement Executive At Packfora

Packaging Procurement Executive

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Level: Mid-level

Function: Procurement / Packaging Procurement

Role Overview

We are looking for a Packaging Procurement Support Specialist with 3 to 5 years of experience in packaging procurement, sourcing support, supplier coordination, and cost evaluation.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of packaging formats, conversion technologies, packaging materials, and associated cost drivers. This role will support end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and supplier evaluation to negotiation, contract readiness, and delivery coordination. The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused procurement execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end packaging procurement activities from sourcing to delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with packaging suppliers based on cost, quality, capability, and delivery timelines.
• Support supplier negotiations to ensure cost-effective pricing, favorable terms, and quality assurance.
• Work with suppliers to gather quotations, technical inputs, commercial terms, and delivery commitments.
• Review packaging formats, materials, conversion technologies, and associated cost structures to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand packaging requirements, timelines, and procurement priorities.
• Ensure contracts, pricing terms, supplier agreements, and commercial conditions are favorable and execution-ready.
• Track supplier responses, procurement timelines, approvals, and delivery status.
• Support cost comparisons, supplier benchmarking, and procurement documentation.
• Help resolve supplier-related issues related to pricing, timelines, quality, or documentation.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in packaging procurement, packaging sourcing, or procurement support.
• Strong understanding of packaging formats, materials, conversion technologies, and cost drivers.
• Experience in supplier identification, evaluation, coordination, and negotiation.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for timely procurement execution.
• Strong commercial understanding and negotiation support skills.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up skills, and ability to manage timelines.

Preferred Background

• Experience in FMCG, food, personal care, pharma, packaging manufacturing, or packaging supplier industries will be preferred.
• Exposure to flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons, labels, closures, corrugates, films, laminates, or other packaging categories will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with local suppliers and cross-functional teams will be preferred.

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